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New to F Chat with a story

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Photog, Jul 28, 2011.

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  1. Photog

    Photog Formula 3

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    Greetings!

    Well I actually joined up in 2009 and became very sick with a rare medical condition and just recently I am getting back to logging in again. On my off time from my 9-5 I do photography of Ferrari's and Rally Racing. I got into it back when I was at a car gathering and I saw a red 512 and loved it, the owner asked if I wanted a ride and I am not one ask someone for a ride (I find that odd to ask), but since he asked, sure! I told him I would love to and he turned to me and said, "I am just kidding, I do not want to give you a ride in the 512". In my mind I was thinking ***hole!, but politely laughed and walked away. He turned around and yelled "hey!" in my general area. I turned around and he came up and said, "I wont give you a ride in 512 the since this is your first Ferrari ride I take it? (yes), I will give you a ride in the F430 Scud".


    Since that ride (which he was not shy on showing what the car can do acceleration and braking wise) I have loved Ferrari. Later in the year Pietro from the Ferrari Club of America Penn/Nj let me come out and take some photos for the club at different events. To this day, I go to the meets and talk to the drivers. Personally whether you drive a Ferrari or a Bugatti you are still a car person. To this day I still offer free photoshoots to drivers, just so I can have to opportunity to talk to the drivers about their cars and give them photos that they can cherish forever :)
     
    Photog, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. darthenzo

    darthenzo Formula Junior

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    Well, I hope your medical issues are over, and thanks for the story.....where are the pics???!!!!
     
    darthenzo, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. Photog

    Photog Formula 3

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    Photog, Jul 28, 2011
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  4. GML

    GML Formula Junior

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    Matt, I hope you get to feeling better. Your work is awesome! Keep at it. :)
     
    GML, Jul 28, 2011
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  5. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Hi Matt, so sorry to hear about your medical condition! There are many, many docs here if you want to share and get some ideas.

    Love your photography!
     
    UroTrash, Aug 3, 2011
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  6. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Great story.... sorry to hear of your medical condition... advances are made in medicine almost daily....


    Remember: Never Give Up!

    Mike
     
    mseals, Aug 3, 2011
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  7. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    Welcome; great pics and well done site.

    I really got a kick out of "Are you over the age of 18?...I am not sure..." :D
     
    4re Nut, Aug 5, 2011
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  8. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Matt.

    You need to get your butt down to the cars and coffee in West Chester on Saturdays.

    We get a pretty awesome variety of cars most Saturdays, often followed by a nice drive in the country. Pretty sure we could get you into a passenger seat for that.

    Check the Mid Atlantic Region for details, but we're probably an hour or so from you?

    EVERY SATURDAY, 8:00 am to whenever at the starbucks on 202 in West Chester.

    Hope we see you there.

    Dave
     
    dm_n_stuff, Aug 5, 2011
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